Discover Sedona featuring Scottsdale

Explore the rugged landscape and experience the western spirit of Arizona on this 7 day adventure. Visit Sunny Scottsdale for two nights, the city that prides itself as "The West's Most Western Town." Travel to Jerome, America's largest ghost town. Relax for four nights in Sedona, and wander its eclectic shops and art galleries. Enjoy two train rides, the Verde Canyon Railroad and the Grand Canyon Railway. Behold amazing views of the Grand Canyon.

Highlights
Scottsdale, Phoenix, Pinnacle Peak Patio, Jerome, Verde Canyon Railroad, Sedona Trolley Tour, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Railway, Black Bart's Saloon, Blazin' M Ranch

Collette Experience

  • Enjoy the beautiful northern Arizona countryside while on the historic Grand Canyon Railway.
  • A roundtrip ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad, through a fantastic canyon accessible only by rail, is certain to be an extraordinary experience.
  • Enjoy a chat with a local Native American tribe member.

    • Details

    Tour Operator
    Collette Vacations
    Offer
    Offer valid through 2/28/2009
    Duration
    7 Days
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1ScottsdaleScottsdale, AZ - Tour Begins: Your tour begins in sunny Scottsdale, the city that prides itself as "The West's Most Western Town". Upon arrival, you can relax or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the western streets of old town Scottsdale.
    Day 2ScottsdaleScottsdale - Phoenix - Scottsdale: A local guide will introduce you to Scottsdale and Phoenix. Highlights of this tour include downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain, Paradise Valley, Old Town Scottsdale and more. Next, you will learn how Native American jewelry and handicrafts are made at a jewelry-making demonstration. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for the "Great Chili Cook-Off" at the Pinnacle Peak Patio. When it first opened in 1957, Pinnacle Peak was a general store for travelers heading to nearby lakes. Later, they opened a restaurant specializing in traditional cookouts and the rest is restaurant history. Upon arrival, you and your fellow travelers will be divided into two groups with plenty of interesting ingredients available to create a great chili. You never know...your team could win the championship title. Following the cook-off, you will enjoy dinner and entertainment.
    Day 3SedonaScottsdale - Jerome - Clarkdale - Sedona: Begin your journey to America's largest ghost town, Jerome. This National Historic District was once a large copper mining town. Today, this picturesque town is an artist colony and retreat. Later, take a roundtrip ride from Clarkdale to Perkinsville on Verde Canyon Railroad - this is certain to be an unforgettable experience. Verde Canyon, accessible only by rail, resides between two national forests and follows the upper Verde River. You will be enthralled as the vintage locomotive rolls past towering, crimson cliffs, near ancient Indian ruins, over old-fashioned trestles, and through a dark 680-foot, man-made tunnel. This evening, fall under Sedona's spell as you experience the sheer, exuberant beauty of this destination. The area's canyons, wind-shaped buttes and dramatic sandstone towers embody the rugged character of the West. Tonight is yours to enjoy beautiful Sedona at your leisure.
    Day 4SedonaSedona: This morning will be the highlight of your trip as you enjoy a chat with a local Native American tribe member. Learn about the different tribes of the area, their histories, and modern day life of Native Americans in Arizona. Next, it's "all aboard" for a fascinating trolley tour of Sedona featuring a visit to the famous Chapel of the Holy Cross, Gallery Row, Lower Schnebly Hill Vista and other Sedona sights. You will have time on your own for lunch in Uptown before returning to your hotel this afternoon. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore the many shops and galleries or perhaps visit the Mexican-style village of Tlaquepaque.
    Day 5SedonaSedona - Grand Canyon - Sedona: This morning you will travel though Oak Creek Canyon, where rock formations seem to change hue with every turn in the road, before arriving in Williams for your Grand Canyon Railway experience. Here you will relive the excitement of the Old West aboard a historic train which travels across miles of beautiful northern Arizona countryside to the Grand Canyon. Strolling musicians and western characters combine to recreate train travel as it was at the turn-of-the-century. Behold amazing views of the Grand Canyon when you arrive at the South Rim. Theodore Roosevelt, upon visiting the canyon, is quoted as saying, "This is one of the great sights which every American, if he can travel at all, must see." Tonight enjoy a great dinner and entertainment at Black Bart's where the entire dining room staff is made up of singers from Northern Arizona University. A musical revue, featuring music from your favorite Broadway shows as well as great old standards, is certain to turn your meal into one of the many highlights of your vacation.
    Day 6SedonaSedona: Your day is at leisure to independently explore the southwest flavor of the area and the majestic red rock formations that surround you. From shopping for traditional jewelry, to browsing art galleries, to the great restaurants, the day is yours to experience all Sedona has to offer. Tonight enjoy an evening of traditional cowboy food and entertainment at the Blazin' M Ranch, nestled along the banks of the Verde River.
    Day 7Tour endsSedona - Tour Ends: Your tour ends, leaving you with many wonderful memories of the American Southwest.
    Dates/Pricing
    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    March 27, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    April 17, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    April 24, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    May 22, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    July 16, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    September 18, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    October 09, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    October 30, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    November 06, 2009$1,399.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    March 12, 2010$1,399.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    April 16, 2010$1,399.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    April 30, 2010$1,399.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    Disclaimer
    Note
    Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
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